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CV08 UVB

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,309 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (flexi pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,093 miles

both front tyres perishing and on 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,841 miles

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre . no cords visible

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight noise from offside front and offside rear wheels when rotated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre . no cords visible

front brake discs corroding

offside front wiper split on ends and loose

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight noise from offside front and offside rear wheels when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,834 miles

Advise exhaust flexi-joint broken up

Advise freeplay in offside front bottom ball joint

Advise front brake discs pitted

Advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,414 miles

outer sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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CV08 UVB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 UVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV08 UVB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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